Week of October 24, 2024
Week of October 24, 2024
Students, industry leaders, and community members converged at West Los Angeles College (WLAC) for the second annual Climate Action Palooza, a groundbreaking three-day event showcasing the intersection of technology, education, and community action in addressing climate change late last week. The event was produced by the California Center for Climate Change Education at West (The Center), a first-of-its-kind, forward-looking resource that helps prepare students for good-paying, fulfilling jobs...
After years of fighting to limit signage at local stores on Monday night the city will consider an Interactive Digital Kiosk Program with Commercial Advertising, along City Sidewalks and Public Right-of-Way (Program), Including Consideration of Submitted Responses to the City's Request for Proposals for a Potential Vendor for the Program; (2) If Desired, Approval of an Agreement with the Selected Vendor for the Program; (3) If Desired, Creation of a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the...
DA Gascón announced his decision Thursday on the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez at a news conference at the Hall of Justice Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced his decision to recommend the resentencing of Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56, after being in custody for approximately 35 years for the murders of their father and mother, Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989. This matter will now go before a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge who will...
Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican southpaw who became an icon in Los Angeles during his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and remained a vibrant part of the franchise's fabric for the next four decades, died Tuesday, the Dodgers confirmed. He was 63. Valenzuela recently stepped away from his job as the Dodgers' longtime Spanish broadcaster in order to "focus on his health." "Fernando Valenzuela was one of the most impactful players of his generation," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
In what will surely be challenged as a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution which states Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three measures designed to remove deceptive content from large...
Honorary City Historian Appointed The City Council voted to appoint Hope Parrish as the honorary City Historian. Parrish is a retired property master who worked in the entertainment industry for many years. When she retired in 2017, she became President of the Culver City Historical Society (CCHS). Parrish loves history, research and her hometown, Culver City. Her work has been to continue to grow the CCHS and carry-on the work of those that came before her in the organization. She hopes that...
Canadian former Olympic snowboarder and 15 other defendants have been charged in a 16-count superseding indictment for allegedly running and participating in a transnational drug trafficking operation that routinely shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, from Colombia, through Mexico and Southern California, to Canada and other locations in the United States, and whose leaders orchestrated multiple murders in furtherance of these drug crimes. Ryan James Wedding, 43, a Canadian citizen...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Music Department will present the SMC Applied Music Showcase featuring students in SMC's distinctive Applied Music Program performing songs, instrumental solos, ensemble works, and original compositions in diverse styles. The showcase will be held Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. The Applied Music Program is a part of SMC's...
Los Angeles officials on Thursday October 10 released the identities of three of the victims of a small plane crash that occurred on Catalina Island onTuesday night. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released the names and ages of three of the five people found dead at the scene. One of the people who died in the crash wasa 33-year-old Sr. Haris Ali of Fullerton. Another body recovered from the crash was confirmed to be that of 55-year-old Margaret Mary Fenner. The registered...
The community is invited to discuss (and brainstorm!) about potential enhancements to the streetscape medians located in the Culver City Arts District between Helms Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. The intent of the meeting is to collaborate with local stakeholders to re-envision these medians into a drought tolerant, low maintenance, signature amenity in the District. The meeting will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from10:30 AM to 12 PM. The meeting will be held at The Parks Project,...
The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and...
Bus detours have begun and will continue through the end of construction. All transit buses will detour onto Venice Boulevard between Clarington Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. These detours will affect Culver CityBus Lines 1, 1C1, 5, and 7, LADOT CE437A, Big Blue Bus Route 17, and Metro Line 617. In general, Culver CityBus buses will use existing Metro bus stops on Venice. Use the NextCCBus app or visit the Culver CityBus website for updated bus stops,...
The City of Culver City is pleased to announce it has once again won a pair of awards for excellence by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. For the second year in a row, the City earned the award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. The Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) continues to make the City's financial statements more accessible to the public. The award represents a significant achievement by the City. In order...
The Ballona Creek Trash interceptor has been so successful the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to make the Trash Interceptor 007 a permanent fixture in Ballona Creek after a successful two-year pilot project. Since its debut in October 2022, the solar-powered device has captured over 248,000 pounds of debris, including nearly 3,000 pounds of recyclable plastic. Over the project's duration, Ballona Creek experienced 51.3 inches of rainfall, subjecting the interceptor to...
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang has been elected as the president of the California Assessors Association (CAA) at its annual conference in San Luis Obispo for the term commencing January 1, 2025. Prang has served as Assessor since 2014 and has held positions of leadership within the CAA for many years. The CAA was established in 1902 and is comprised of the 58 county assessors in the State of California. The CAA's mission focuses on establishment of uniform and standardized policies and...
Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: · Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey/ The entire swim area. · Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. · Outer Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro 100 yards from the lifeguard station. · Inner...
Wynn Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater announced today a multi-year partnership making Wynn an official partner of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. As part of this agreement, Wynn will entitle the exclusive club on the second level of the east side of SoFi Stadium, formerly known as the East Owners Club and now called the Wynn Club. SoFi Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, is located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment...
It took a while, but the UCLA Bruins football team finally has something to celebrate in the Big Ten Conference. The Bruins traveled to Piscataway, New Jersey to end their five-game losing streak and get their first win in the Big Ten Conference, defeating the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 35-32 in a Saturday afternoon east coast matchup last weekend. UCLA quarterback Ethans Garbers completed 32 of 38 passes for 383 and four touchdowns, while also adding a 49-yard touchdown run in a signature...
The Los Angeles Chargers return this Sunday, October 27, for their first home game at SoFi Stadium since September 29, when the Chargers played and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 17-10. They will take on the New Orleans Saints, who are 2-5 on the season and in the midst of a five-game losing streak. The Chargers have struggled to score points this season, averaging 17.6 points per game, which places them tied at No. 26 in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. The scoring issue showed up in the...
As the LAFC football club approaches the playoffs, they are riding a wave of momentum that has propelled them to the top of the standings. This surge has not only secured their place in the postseason but also granted them home-field advantage for the first three rounds. Momentum is a critical factor in sports, often determining outcomes. Teams that harness it can achieve remarkable feats, while those that lose it must work hard to regain their footing. After a challenging five-game winless...
During a season some teams play games that can make or break their season. One game that they play can determine league standings or making the playoffs. In the case of the Culver City varsity boys football team both scenarios apply to the Centaurs when they travel to Lawndale to face the Cardinals on Friday night, at 7 p.m. in this Bay league contest. The Bay league is one of the best and most competitive football leagues in Southern California. Inglewood is in first place with a league record...
As The World Turns. The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to host the Minnesota Vikings for Thursday Night Football at SoFi Stadium. A sudden swirl of rumors and reports that the Rams are seeking to trade All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp followed the team's much-needed home victory over the Las Vegas this past Sunday. The news is an unexpected shock for the Rams faithful who immediately embraced Kupp when he was drafted in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Reportedly, the Rams are asking for...
1.Kansas City Chiefs (6-0): The Chiefs are the only unbeaten team in the NFL after defeating the 49ers on the road, but that still was not good enough. The Chiefs then went out and traded for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to give the offense more offensive fire power. The Titans get a fifth-round pick that elevates to a fourth rounder if KC makes the Super Bowl and Hopkins plays 60% of the snaps. What a steal. Next: -9.5 at Las Vegas Raiders - Sun, Oct. 27, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 5-1 ...
Fri, Aug 30 WIN (FF) Culver City 32 @ San Jacinto 42 Fri, Sep 06 WIN Culver City 42 Narbonne 28 Thu, Sep 12 WIN Culver City 37 Salesian 7 Fri, Sep 20 WIN Culver City 27 Warren 14 Fri, Sep 27 WIN Culver City 42 Dorsey 7 Fri, Oct 04 WIN Culver City 21 Palos Verdes 18 Fri, Oct 11 LOSS Culver City 34 Mira Costa 56 Fri, Oct 18 LOSS Leuzinger 34 Culver City 7 Fri, Oct 25 WIN Culver City 41 Lawndale 13 Fri, Nov 01 Inglewood at Culver City 9:00...
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Dear Editor, As a fifty-year resident of Culver City, I can no longer support Mayor Yasmine-Imani McMorrin for another term on the Culver City Council. Her staunch opposition to considering a ceasefire resolution by the Council is an inexplicable betrayal of her purported progressive values. Has she no empathy for the ongoing slaughter and starvation of innocent children in the Israel war against Palestinians? Over the past six months, Culver City residents again and again urged the Council to...
Families are invited to Ivy Station in Culver City this Saturday, October 26, for a festive Halloween celebration, "Spooktacular Saturday." From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children and their families can enjoy a variety of activities including trick-or-treating, crafts, face painting, and story time. 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Enjoy Halloween crafts and coloring, face painting and glitter tattoos, games, the kids boo(k) cart, music, and more in and around Ivy Station's plaza. Visit the Ivy Station...
The City of Culver City welcomes you enjoy Sunday evenings in October at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Talented jazz musicians will perform each Sunday, beginning at 7 PM. Tickets start at $10, with premium seats available for $20. Join us as we hear beautiful sound from award-winning musicians from across the nation. It is the perfect way to wind down your weekends in Downtown Culver City. Jazz Nights Lineup • October 27 - Terry Gibbs/Shorty Rogers Centennial (19-piece Big Band with Vocalist...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Dance Department opens its Fall 2024 Masters of Dance series with a line-up of master classes and learning workshops led by dance professionals. The series starts Sept. 26 with movement artist Stephanie Liapis leading a class focusing on self-awareness as a tool for connection to the body and its relationship to space. The Masters of Dance workshops are free, and the public is invited to attend as participants or as observers. Seating is limited and on a...
Santa Monica College's Emeritus Concert Band, under the baton of Yosuke Miyoshi, will present a free concert on Sunday, Oct. 27, at 3 p.m. The performance will be held in The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th Street (at Santa Monica Boulevard), Santa Monica. The concert will feature a combined performance with the Santa Ana College Concert Band under the direction of Adam Gerling. "You do not want to miss the wonderful opportunity of experiencing...
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan). Customers will need to complete a brief training on how to administer Naloxone, which will be available on site. No ID Required No Proof of Insurance No Cost Limit one per customer, while supplies...
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